EXHILARATION Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

exhilaration

noun

ig-ˌzi-lə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of exhilaration

as in thrill

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another

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as in ecstasy

a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games

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Recent Examples of exhilaration There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 The games are known for the exhilaration of the first-person shootouts, organic open-world playgrounds, unique stories, and memorable antagonists. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2026 But when the exhilaration of change had ceased, London was no good. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomáš Hertl roared in exhilaration. — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhilaration

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration

Noun

Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Torque had to be reduced from 505 ft lbs to 461 ft lbs to go easy on the gearbox, but the regular 503 horses were all there, and the thrill of shifting yourself was enough to make up for a slight acceleration deficit versus the regular car.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrill

Noun

Her day job as a director of a local preschool means the agony and ecstasy of six figure bidding wars happens largely after Plant has clocked off.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
The trailer starts with a scene of Colman’s head thrown back in ecstasy alongside some very loud creaking noises.

— Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of ecstasy

Noun

In one of the great oddities of Kansas football history, defensive end Blake Herold blocked a pair of Baylor extra-point kicks Saturday — only to watch both balls still split the uprights for two visitor points.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
In the opposite corner of the ring, Evloev is a freestyle fighter, getting a bunch of different kicks and punches to give him the edge.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of kick

Noun

Through lush orchestral arrangements, Estrada sang about finding joy after heartbreak and loss — and made her fans feel a little less alone during bleak times.

— Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
Our patients’ joy was matched by the doctors, nurses and healthcare personnel that day, many of whom were in costume.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of joy

Noun

Her feelings of elation, though, were tempered by a need to help others facing the same fight.

— Karen Borta, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
So just imagine his joy and elation when those nearest and dearest to him recently gathered to give him an epic send-off to the Sunshine State to see his favorite team in action at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

— Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of elation

Noun

That pivot represents a rare about-face for a tech giant that has sought to remake the world in its own image, consumer happiness be damned.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026
The amateur is freed from the pressures of exhibition and sale, but that might just as easily breed bitterness as happiness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of happiness

Noun

In 2021, at the height of space tourism euphoria, the company’s stock briefly reached a stratospheric valuation of $1,118 a share.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026
Cychlorphine can also cause sedation and euphoria, decreased consciousness and unresponsiveness.

— Diana Anos, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of euphoria

Noun

Tasting menu guests can expect six courses of heaven, filled with handcrafted pasta, fresh seafood and elevated entrees that with linger with you.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
This world’s heavens are lit with cosmic rays, its cityscapes otherworldly — everything seems to service an unabashed romanticism.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of heaven

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